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Richmond Community College officials: No student, employee data compromised in 'cyber disruption'
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — Richmond Community College officials announced on Facebook late Monday morning that college “experienced a cyber disruption of our network services.”
Richmond County Rescue Mission awarded $100K grant for needed improvements
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — A year after making a land swap with the county, Richmond County’s homeless shelter has received a substantial grant to fund improvements so that it can offer more services.
ROCKINGHAM — A man and his dog escaped a late-night fire without injury over the weekend.
Richmond County crews perform 2 water rescues in 3 days near Blewett Falls
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Rescuers had to pull four people from the Pee Dee River after they were stranded on the rocks this weekend.
Warrants: Ellerbe woman broke victim's arm, took vehicle twice
Written by Staff Report
ELLERBE — A Richmond County woman is facing assault and theft charges following incidents involving the same victim two consecutive days.
Gov. Cooper proclaims Probation, Parole, and Community Supervision Officers’ Week
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — In recognition of the important public service provided by the state’s probation/parole officers, Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed July 21-27, 2019, as Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Officers’ Week in North Carolina.
Wildlife Commission chooses new leadership; Crump named vice-chair
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission elected a new chairman and vice chairman and welcomed three new commissioners to its governing board at its business meeting July 18.
DeVos, Forest pitch Education Freedom Scholarships
Written by Leonard Robinson III - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and N.C. Lt. Gov. Dan Forest this week gathered a roundtable of school-choice advocates to pitch Education Freedom Scholarships.
Filing ends for Richmond County municipal elections
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — The remaining members of Hoffman’s Town Council made the election filing deadline and another candidate has entered the Rockingham City Council race.
RALEIGH — State Sen. Tom McInnis is accusing Gov. Roy Cooper of holding funding “hostage” because of reluctance to sign the budget without Medicaid expansion.
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Scholarship honors legacy of beloved UNCP math professor
Written by Mark Locklear - UNC-Pembroke
PEMBROKE — Steven Bourquin had a zest for life.
The popular math professor with a larger-than-life personality was revered by his students and fellow colleagues at UNC Pembroke. He possessed a natural gift to stimulate students’ interest in math.
Red Cross issues heat safety tips as temperatures climb
Written by Press Release
It’s hot out there and the soaring temperatures can be dangerous. The American Red Cross has steps people can follow to help stay safe when it’s hot outside.
Dispute over a K-3 reading contract heats up
Written by Lindsay Marchello - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — A dispute over a K-3 reading contract is heating up after the company at the center of the controversy, Istation, sent a cease-and-desist letter to three people who have publicly criticized a decision to grant the contract to Istation.
Weekend ride to benefit paralyzed mother of two
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Roger and Tammy Messer, owners of Crossroads Saloon, are gearing up for a weekend ride to benefit their niece, who was left paralyzed following a wreck earlier this year.
